The "here and now" and God's presence

The here and now is the only time and place we experience the manifest presence of God because the here and now is when and where we exist and have our being.

To recognize God is present in your presence you need to be present in the here and now. To be present is more than just occupying space in a given situation, but paying attention. It means being fully engaged in the now. Not distracted by memories of the past or worries of the future.